Halifax Health Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

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Cardiac Rehabilitation
If you have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, angioplasty, stent valve repair or replacement surgery, or have been diagnosed with stable angina, Halifax Health - Center for Rehabilitation, Cardiac Rehab Program can help to improve the health of your cardiovascular system and reduce your risk of developing further problems. Those at high risk for heart disease are also encouraged to participate in the Cardiac Rehab Program. Risk factors include a family history of heart disease, smoking, hypertension, obesity, inactivity, high cholesterol/triglyceride levels, diabetes, and stress.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Halifax Health takes a comprehensive approach to the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Patients receive an individual assessment to develop a program tailored for their wellbeing. The program offers a series of continuing education, monitored exercise programs and a team of experts consisting of:
Respiratory Therapists
Nurses
Exercise Specialists

Respiratory Therapy
There are a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services which include
Pulmonary Function Testing
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
Bronchodilator Therapy

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